The 'Zksync.jp' Scam: How a Fentanyl Smuggling Ring Defrauded Crypto Investors in Japan

Fentanyl-linked Chinese network tied to crypto fraud from Japan involving fake ‘Zksync.jp’ token: Nikkei

Amarvel Biotech ran crypto fraud via fake "Zksync.jp" token through Japan operations, causing >$1M losses and routing funds through US-sanctioned entities. Japanese domains provide international credibility for money-laundering via blockchain; 97% of Chinese chemical suppliers accept crypto—signal of massive AML and governance risk for regulated financial systems.